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M176 AOT

1995 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 AOT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2011 94,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,519 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 91,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 89,155 miles

corrosion starting offside front sill/wing

corrossion staring on lower front panel

corrossion starting on offside + nearside rear inner sills

corrossion starting onoffside + nearside front floor panels

hazard switch top missing

nearside front tyre warn inner edge

nearside front wheel rim damaged

offside + nearside outer cv boots perished

slight dampness on steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2009 89,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting offside front sill/wing

corrossion staring on lower front panel

corrossion starting on offside + nearside rear inner sills

corrossion starting onoffside + nearside front floor panels

hazard switch top missing

nearside front tyre warn inner edge

nearside front wheel rim damaged

offside + nearside outer cv boots perished

slight dampness on steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2008 86,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

power steering fluid level low leaking from rack

Fail 1 Sep 2008 86,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

power steering fluid level low leaking from rack

Pass 26 Jul 2007 84,225 miles

both floors rusting

offside wheel arch rusting

Fail 26 Jul 2007 84,225 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both floors rusting

offside wheel arch rusting

Pass 23 Aug 2006 80,599 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 80,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 76,185 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both sills becoming rusty

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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M176 AOT is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 62,617 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M176 AOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M176 AOT is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 February 1995.

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